” ■ 6 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, July 13th, 1995


Ted hopes for


Rotary ‘twinning*


ENTENTE cordiale is the ambition of the Rotaiy Club of Ribb- lesdafe’s new presi­ dent, Mr Ted Ash­ croft, who hopes that this year will see the twinning of the club w i t h a Fre nc h


counterpart. P r e p a r a t io n s a re


already well underway as Ribble Valley Rotarians have just returned from a visit to the town of Velizy- Villacroublay, situated south of Paris near the Palace of Versaille s, where they met local rotaiy club members. Mr Ashcroft hopes to


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kept telling me that the only way you can appreciate the hard work put into a WI show is to attend.and


Birthday touch to annual display of local talent POINTS


Report by Stewart Pimbley Photos: John Barry


put the experience he gained trav e ll in g the world as an export sales director to good use dur­ ing his year in office. He sa id : ‘‘The tw in n in g scheme is just one of the exciting projects coming up this year. In October we are looking forward to hosting a visit to the area by some of our fellow French Rotarians.” Raising public aware­ ness of the club’s aims is


really aware of the work tha t rotary clubs do. Many seem to have the idea that we are members of a sort of dinner club for local businessmen. They don’t understand that our aim is to help others, par­ ticularly those who are disadvantaged.” Mr Ashcroft’s specific


te r , Mr Ashcroft (61)


project for the year is the Ribble Valley Crossroads Care Attendants Scheme. Originally from Lancas­


also high on his list of moved to the area in 1977, ambitions, as Mr Ashcroft joining the club in 1983, he explains: “I sometimes takes over as president think that people aren’t from Mr Brian Haig._____


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independent financial advi­ sor with Blackburn-based firm Webster Financial Services, he lives at Page- field Crescent, Clitheroe, with his wife, Maureen, who is a bursar at Moor­ land School. The couple have two sons: former CRGS pupil Martin (29) who works as a chartered accountant in London and Craig (27) who is based at Bristol in the RAF. Our picture shows Mr


Now working as an


Ashcroft (left) receiving his chain of office from Mr H a ig , th e r e t i r i n g president.


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show invitation arrived at the office, I took them up on their advice and headed straight to St Augustine’s RC School, Billington, on Saturday. But I had not been


see it for yourself. . As soon as this year’s


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invited to any ordinary event, for this year’s show marked the 75th anniver-' sary of the Lancashire Federation of WIs.


in the hall’s air and a birthday theme could be


A celebratory mood was


found in several of the showcase exhibits, pre­ pared by members of the 15 institutes attending the Clitheroe Area WI Show.


must be re tu rn ed by August 1st and the next round of grants will be announced in the autumn.


ing allowed WI members a moment to reflect on the federation’s long history and savour their proud past.


_________ The show’s official open­


Addressing more than 300 members and show-


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years is a lifetime in WI.” Atkinson took to the stage School headmaster Mr pasta collage, junk model m..


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oers, show chairman Mrs am Jelley said: “We have heard a lot recently about seven days being a long time in politics, but 75


skills, learnt over a life­ time, could be found in the many exhibits of produce and preserves, flower arranging, confectionery a n d swee ts a n d handicrafts.


prize of best in show was Mrs Kathleen Barnes, of Simonstone WI, for her


Taking the prestigious r ________ __________ _ The finished results of on her behalf.


on her behalf. While p ra is in g the


unable to collect her tro­ phy, so Simonstone WI p re s id e n t Mrs Anne


efforts of everyone who competed, Mrs


explained that, perhaps, some of the WIs’ skills,


Jelley


required for the show, had changed since the federa­ tion was formed in 1921.


ture of the world encoun­ tered by the original WI


Mrs Jelley painted a pic­


secrettary Miss Moira Win- her mum, producing clear S t A u g u s t in e ’s handwriting and making a


te r s


Anthnnv McNamara and show secretary Mrs Bon­ nie Kramrisch.


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The trophy for most po ints went once again to


with 2,697.75, Little Mit­ ton taking the trophy for


Billington and Langho in


and funny face biscuits. With such an all-round


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high standard of entrants on view, it seems my col­ leagues were right when


they said the WIs’ work needs to be seen to be believed.


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RESULTS are listed in order 1st, 2nd, 3rd, with figures used only when they are joint prizes. Trophies Best in show: Kathleen Barnes, Simonstone. Produce and pre­ serves: Gisbum. Horticulture: Billington and Langho. Confec­ tionary: Billington and Langho. Handicrafts: Billington and Langho. Large WI: Billington and Langho. Small WI: Little


Mitton. Co-operative entry: Sabden. Flower Co-operative:


Pendleton. Produce and preserves ■ Jar of bottled fruit: Joint 1 R. Cann (GR), M. Power (W), B. Wright (G); joint 2 R. Veevers


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BD — Balderstone BL— Billington and Langho D — Downham


Sabden. Promotion: Great Har­ wood. Children: Sarah Ronnan, Little Mitton. Child’s best, in


DB — Dunsop Bridge F — Fence G — Gisburn GH — Gt Harwood GR — Grindleton LM — Little Mitton P — Pendleton SA — Sabden S — Simonstone WA — Waddington WH — Whalley W —Wiswell


<W), W. Willers (F). Two preserves from one fruit:


Graveston (G). Two fruit jam: Joint 1 R.


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Smith (F); A Jones (S); M. Bo (G).


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Cann (GR), M. Day (WH), H. Dewhuret (S) S. Graveaton (G) , (S). joint 3 M Asp(len (GH)i


/ t O&h mV 5Hr™ M- Rowe IGL H. Dewhurat (S),


Shanties (W), K. Whipp (BL). J. Hartley (F); M. FulweU (BL). Chunky marmalade: W.


Wrathall (SA). Embroidery (item using kit,


Hartley (F), B. Kramrisch (BL); joint 2 D. Driver (GH), H. Ems- den (WA), M. Hayes (BL), R. Veevers (W), B. Wright (G); , oint 3 C. Fames (WH), P. Jel-


joint 2 M. Dust (LM),E. Harrop (S); M. Fogg(LM). . Bottle of fruit wine: jomt 1 P.


ey (S), M. Power (W). Fruit pomander: joint 1 H. 3ewhurst'(S), M.m


Jelley (S). L. Musgroye (W). K. Whipp (B); M.Boocock (SA), M.


Willers (F); B. Wright (G); joint 3 E. Clarkson (G), A. Laycock (LM). Beetroot preserve: joint 1 M.


transfer or chart): Joint 1 M. Cowking (DB), H.Wrathall (SA); joint 2 M. Bowe (G). N. Price (GH), M. Redfeam (WH), E. Wrigley (D); M. Haworth


jfayes (BL); •


Bowe (G), H. Dewhurst (S), S. Graveston (G), M. Hayes (BL), PJelley (S), C. Simpson (BL), W. Willers (F); joint 3 S. Eve- leigh (F), E. Longbottom (BL), C. Mussett (BL), J. Ronnan (WH); M. Topham (BL), H.


C. Dewhurst (S), S. Robinson (F); joint 2 K. Barnes (S). M.


Bainbridge (S). Small container of crystallised


joint 3 A. Laycock (LM), P. McFall (D); M. Moorhouse (SA). Five pea pods: D. Driver


(GH): S. Graveston (G); P. r T ^ o l f e t t ^ , 1;!; 'f to lS


B. Knunrisch (BL); joint 2 A. Collinge (F),M. Livingstone (S);


flowers: E. Harrop (SA); joint 2 F. Hayes (LM), H. Taylor (LM), B. Wood (F); M. Bowe (G). Paper plate of fresh soft fruit:


McFall (D). , Bunch of mixed fresh home-*


(WH); joint 3 J. Devereux (GH), F. Haynes (LM), P. Mcfall (D),


C. Mellows (SA), L. Musgrove (W), R. Veevers (W), W. Willers (F), B. Wright (G). H o r ticu ltu r e and flower arranging Exhibit of fresh plant material in copper container: J. Bradford (BL); S. Graveston (G); joint 3 B. Almond (BL), E. Dewhurst


, D x^ ‘l iof


(LM); joint 2 L. Walker-Smith (BL); S. Graves­ ton (G). • Exhibit of fresh plant material


1 B. Charlaon (BL), P. Rumsev 3 A. Coop (BL), S. Monk (6). ■•,S?’f,l<5,eAG)’ Lace: Joint 1 J. Bailey (P), J.


in a kitchen utensil: F. Haynes (LM); B. Almond (BL), B. Charlson (BL); joint 3 C. Mel­ lows (SA), P. Rumsey (LM). Decorative wall hanging: S.


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Three rose: Joint X A. Col- Kramrisch (BL). Uns® ‘V., J c o n


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B. Kramriach (BL), M. Taylor (S); joint 3D. Gorratt (BL), B. Wood (F).


around a bottle: :h pla


(S). : H. Dewhurst


,t0na|S : Jomt Jelley (S); B. TallenUre (S): joint _______ Bailey (P),


. .. Dressed rag doll toy: Joint 1


thread work): P. Calvert (SA); joint 2 B. Eddleston (S), P. Jel-


Embroidery (item in counted


Baldcrstone 348.25 Billington and Langho


Grindlcton 345.25 Little Mitton 1,5-15.25 Pendleton 761.75 . Sabden 2,096.75 Simonstonc 1,962.75 Waddington 362.5


Wiswell 857.75 Whnllcy 1,047


jacket. Unfortunately, she was


multi-coloured felt clown dressed in an alphabet


members at the time of the federation’s formation. She said: ‘Seventy-five years ago you would have been known as flappers. “At the time, heart


transplants would have been the thing of horror stories, wq would never had heard of spaceships and the only way to the continent would be a slow boat to France.” Mrs Jelley was joined on


the stage by Clitheroe Mayor and Mayoress Coun. Stephen Holt and his wife, Maureen, WI county chairman Mrs Maureen Gerrard, county


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th e sm a l l WI w i th 1,545.25. The standard of exhibits


was also high in the chil­ dren's section, in which Graham Slinger (eight), of Claremont Avenue, Clith­ eroe, won best child in


show. His imaginative green


grocer’s market stall, made from Plasticine and a shoe box, was,, according to him, created after a “brainstorm”. Sarah Ronnan (six), of


______ ______ _ after drawing a picture of


Church Lane, Whalley, scooped the trophy for child with most points,


work: Joint 1 M. Bowe (G), J. Ronnan (WH); joint 2S. Graves­ ton (G), M. Pounder (SA), S. Robinson (F), J. Watson (G); joint 3C.Dewhurst(S), D. Dixon (BL), A. Foster (BL), A. Jack- son (G).Dough craft item: W. Willers (F); joint 2 S. Eveleigh (F), K. Rigby (BD); PJelley (S). Hand knitted waistcoat: J.


Wrathall (SA), B. Wright (G). Cushion in hand-sewn patch-


Darby (BL); joint 2 C. Eaves (SA), S. Rumsey (LM)yoint 3 P. Rumsey (LM), N. Turner (BL). Knitted baby garment: D.


Driver (GH); joint 2' K. Hayes (BL), B. Wood (F); E.ParUng- ton (S).


(S), P. Jelley (S); joint 2 E. Longbottom (BL), W. Willers


Item in felt: Joint 1 K. Barnes


(F); joint 3 M. Bowe (G)t S. . Graveston (G), B. Kramrisch (BL). Crochet: D. Dixon (BL); H.


. . . ment): Joint 1 M. Bowe (G), P.


Read (GR); W. WiUers (F). Dressmaking (child’s gar-


Evelei^h (F), M. Bowe (G); C. ^am (BL); joint 3S. Graveston Riley(WA).


,V G ) , E. Harrop (SA), B.


Darblarby (BL), M. Fullwell (BL)t (BL), Darby (BL); M. Hayes (BL). Wrathall ( 1 (SA); S. Grai Graveston (G);


Exhibit of fresh plant material J- Painting (Rural lifestyle): W. -


Willers (F); M. Holden (BL); L. Smith (SA).


Vase of own grown garden flowers: Joint 1 D. Driver (GH), F. Hayes (LM); joint 2 K. Riley


(F), J. Ronnan (WH); joint 3 N. ?.nce <RLi J- Gornall (G), D. (D), S. Monk(G).


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Davies (F), S. Graveston (G), E. sh£|[” fk Longbotton (BL), P. Mcf’al!


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Everley (F); joint 3 H. Emsden (WA), S. Robinson (F).


Simpson (WHj; K. Riley (F1); J;: Tro8ett(WH),M. Walker-Smith B jthday). Whalley; Sabden,


(BL), P. White (SA). Co-operative entry (Happy sVj r


A. Atkinson (S): joint 2 G. Holmes (W), P. Hoyle (LM); joint 3 M. Bowe (G), N. Foster (WA), A. Laycock (LM)^ B, Lund (D), K. Whipp (BL), P.“ White.


Confection dry and sweets


basic mixture: B. Wnght (G); E; Longbottom (BL); joint 3 K. Hayes (BL), P. Jelley (S).: Five piped Viennese biscuits:


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B|rthday)t Sabden; Billmgton s ^ h Ro'mS^ (LM™ S^n Rom and Laneho. Fence.


Jones (SA); John Clarke (LM); (P).


nan (LM); Megan PhiUip (P). Art, 7-10, my teacher: S. i


beth Eaves (SA); Rebecca Cawtherley tP); Rachel-Kirk*; ..........


Five different fancies from a •


A. Brewer (BL);-A. Laycock (LM); K. Hayes (BL). • - *" Celebration cake: Joint 1 E.


: French apnle flam N. Foster^,lr “ £ x » !a? ; i 1«15: (WA);- P. Jelley (S); P.- Hoyla'd--!^ ^


(BL); A. Atlanson (Sk S. S h i - . pies (W). Pizza: J. Harrison (SA); A. Brewer (BL); C. Mellows (SA).


rs Savoury plaitr A; * G). . ■ Brewer (LM). " <


Walker-Smith (BL); joint 3 A. Brewer (BL), H. Dewhurst (S)J^ • r Selection of cake, decorations::


Tea for;one: Ai. Foster; Mr*


Joint 1 K. Rigby(BD),tB.J Wright (G); S.’ Graveston (G).'^i Selection box: S. Graveston : 2 P. Jelley (S), B. h (BL), B.Wright (Gk . • .» ^ j


.Embroidery (original^design* -• *


R. Veevers (W). Handicraft


- L. Junes (S-\pA)V > * -


Nicola Dinsdale (P). Art, 11-15, a pop. stair Eliza- £


Harrop (SA), L. Musgrove (W);: ( K. Rigby (BD); S.Graveston


> (SA); Rachel Kiric (P). ’r ‘ - ■ ' Pasta collage; 5-6: Adrienne : Calvert (SA); Megan:Phillips ; (P); Sarah Ronnan (LM).


Pasta coIlage/7-10: Charlotte i -Haynes (LM); John Clarke i


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(LM); Alexandra Duxbury (GH). Pasta collage' 11-15: Rachel


v’: - Market^ stall usings shoe box: Graham: Slinger (P);.‘Elizabeth Thomas (BLk Paul Pickup (BD). Handmade jewellery/11-15:


; -• Junk model, 5-6: Megan Phil­ lips (P); Sarah Ronnan (LM); Sean Ronnan (LM). -r? x \


Eaves (SA); ^ A


Elizabeth Eaves (SA); Helen Dinsdale (P);> Rachel Kirk (P).; ; Funny face biscuits,* all ages:'


A. Jones (SA): Graham Slinger (P); Adrienne Calvert (SA). -


• Handwriting,' Phillips (P); Alexandra Barker ‘ (LM); Sarah Ronnan (LM). Handwriting, 7-10: Alexandra Duxbury (GH); Sarah Cawther- « ley (P); Daniel Bush (P). Handwriting/ 11-15: Lisa Almond (LM); Elizabeth Eaves •


5-6: Megan . arke


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K ? Iw n it house (RB); M. Bowe (G), J. Item using plastic canvas: H.;


c^ i (? i ' Greetings cards: E.'Back-


bag: D. Smith (F); joint 2 S. Eveleigh (F), B. Harwood (F); H. Dewhurst (S). Item in pergamano parchment papcrcraft: P. Jelley (S); J. Cot-


Macgregor (GR), H. Read (GR); K. fuley (F); D.Dixon (BL). Handmade purse or evening


(BL); M. Cowking (DB); L. Shaw (F). Colour photograph (England’s


• Sketch or drawing: M. Holden .


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